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Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways is committed to provide world class facilities to its passengers
Total numbers of bio-toilets fitted in 68,800 coaches is more than 2,45,400 with a coverage of 100%
200 Railway Stations certified for implementation of Environment Management System to ISO: 14001 in 2019-20
In order to provide clean environment and smooth travel experience to its passengers, Indian railways has taken various other steps under Swachh Bharat, Swachh Railways initiative
Indian Railways is committed to provide world class facilities to its passengers through one of the best railways network in the world. In order to provide clean environment and smooth travel experience to its passengers, Indian railways has taken various steps under Swachh Bharat, Swachh Railways initiative.
Some important steps are listed as below:
- 49,487 Bio-toilets installed in 14,916 coaches during 2019-20. This takes the cumulative numbers of bio-toilets to more than 2,45,400 fitted in 68,800 coaches with a coverage of 100%.
- No single use plastic material from 150th Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd Oct 2019.
- Considering the efforts of Railways, Ministry of Railways has been adjudged as the best effort by a Ministry for implementation of ‘Swachhta Action Plan’, and was awarded by President of India on 06th Sept 2019.
- 200 Railway Stations certified for implementation of Environment Management System to ISO: 14001 in 2019-20.
- Integrated mechanized cleaning is now provided at 953 stations.
- Independent third party Survey of passenger perception on cleanliness standards was carried out at 720 Stations in 2019-20 against 407 stations.
- More than 1100 pairs of trains including Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto and other important long distance Mail/Express trains are having facility of On Board House Keeping Service  for cleaning of coach toilets, doorways, aisles and passenger compartments during the run of the trains.
- OBHS service is supported by SMS based on demand “Coach-Mitra” service to cover over 1060 pairs of trains.
- Mechanized laundries being set up for improving quality of washing of linen provided to AC coach passengers. 8 mechanized laundries installed in FY 2019-20 .
- As an initiative to reduce, recycle and dispose plastic waste generated in stations in an ecofriendly manner, comprehensive policy guidelines have been brought out for installation of Plastic Bottle Crushing Machines  by Zonal Railways. At present, around 315 PBCMs have been installed at 229 stations including several district headquarters railway stations over Indian Railways.
- Automatic Coach Washing Plants  has been installed in 8 locations in 2019-20.
- Quick watering facility at 29 locations have been installed in 2019 -20  to reduce water filling time at stations.
National Financial Reporting Authority
NFRA debars CA Rajiv Bengali for five years besides imposing penalty of Rs 5 lakhs
The National Financial Reporting Authority  has issued order under section 132 of the Companies Act 2013  in respect of professional misconduct by CA Rajiv Bengali of M/s Subramaniam Bengali & Associates, Engagement Partner for Statutory Audit of Trilogic Digital Media Limited  for the Financial Year 2016-17. NFRA debars him for five years from being appointed as statutory auditor and internal auditor of any company or body corporate besides imposing penalty of Rs five lakhs.
Some of the main lapses observed during investigation of professional misconduct are as under:
- Auditor had falsely reported the audit of Cash Flow Statement despite the fact that TDML’s Financial Statements did not include the Cash Flow Statement. Auditor had also attempted to mislead NFRA with fabricated Cash Flow Statement.
- Auditor was grossly negligent in issuing unmodified audit opinion on Financial Statements which did not reflect true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company.
- TDML had recognised Other Miscellaneous Expenditure of Rs 24.06 crores and had written off Rs 14.87 crores of Sundry Balances, which constituted 54.50% of total expenses of Rs 71.43 crores. Such expenses were 3041% higher than previous year’s similar expenses of Rs 1.28 crores. Auditor had failed to exercise due diligence and maintain professional skepticism towards possibility of material misstatements due to fraud despite existence of such abnormal/unusual transactions.
- Auditor was negligent in evaluating the appropriateness of management’s assumption of ‘Going Concern’ despite existence of adverse indicators like Revenue from operations decreased from Rs 51 crores to Rs 17.06 crores, TDML incurred loss of Rs 54.37 crores resulting in erosion of Networth from Rs 58.89 crores to Rs 4.52 crores and reduction in Inventory from Rs 12.71 crores to Nil etc.
- TDML recognised Deferred Tax Assets  of Rs 11.96 crores without any certainty of sufficient future taxable income, against which such DTA can be realised. Auditor failed to report inappropriate recognition of DTA.
- Auditor had violated a large number of Standards on Auditing, accordingly, audit of a listed company was performed in a perfunctory and casual manner.
- Auditor had failed to ensure compliance with six Accounting Standards.
- TDML did not give disclosure regarding details of transactions in Specified Bank Notes, a requirement mandated subsequent to Demonetization in November 2016. Similarly TDML did not give complete disclosure regarding Related Party details and transactions. Auditor was grossly negligent in ensuring compliance with important disclosure requirements as per the Act.
- Auditor had falsely reported that TDML, a media and content syndication company, is registered as Non-Banking Finance Company under section 45 IA of the RBI Act 1934.
The detailed penalty order may be accessed on NFRA website: https://nfra.gov.in.
Ministry of Tourism
MoU Signed between Ministry of Tourism and Alliance Air Aviation Limited on Cooperation for Promotion & Marketing of Domestic Indian Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism in order to boost tourism throughout the country signed an Memorandum of Understanding with M/s Alliance Air Aviation Limited  on 17th February,2022 at New Delhi. The Ministry of Tourism endeavours to position India as a preferred tourism destination in the tourism generating markets whereas M/s Alliance Air Aviation Limited with its vast domestic network, plays a vital role in the promotion of tourism in India. The MoU was signed with a view to achieve the common purpose of joint domestic promotion and considering the need to synergise the activities of MoT and AAAL in the tourism markets.
Ms. Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General on behalf of Ministry of Tourism and Mr. Vineet Sood, Chief Executive Office on behalf of M/s Alliance Air Aviation Limited jointly signed the MoU.
Alliance Air is the front runner in promoting “Regional Connectivity Scheme"  of Government of India which is being promoted under the Prime Minister’s UDAN-  scheme. The objectives of the Memorandum of Understanding are to meet an integrated marketing and promotional strategy and a synergised campaign in association with the M/s AAAL. The specific elements of promotional efforts undertaken include Advertising in the Print & Electronic Media, Participation in Fairs & Exhibitions, Organising Seminars, Workshops, Road Shows & India Evenings, Printing of Brochures and Collaterals, Brochure Support/Joint Advertising, inviting the Media and Travel Trade to visit the country under the Hospitality Programme etc. The Ministry shall be bringing together the travel tourism stakeholders to benefit from this MOU.
Special Service and Features
FCI will provide wheat at low price in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram 15 September 2023
In Kerala, Food Corporation of India will provide wheat at low price through OMSS auction. Wheat is made available through FCI depots through Open Market Sales Scheme -OMSS  for producers/users of wheat products. Wheat  is offered at Rs .2150 per quintal or  at Rs 2125 per quintal. Similarly, rice will be available at Rs 2900 per quintal. Traders / Empaneled Buyers / manufacturers of rice products can participate in the auction. Visit https://www.valuejunction.in/fci/ or contact toll free number 1800 102 7136.
For the detailed terms and conditions for bidding and the list of FCI Officers who can be approached for assistance, these website links https://fci.gov.in/app/webroot/upload/IT/Model%20MTF%20Rice.pdf https://fci.gov.in/app/webroot/upload/IT/Model%20MTF%20Wheat.pdf
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Ministry of Science & Technology
DST sets up task force for mapping of technologies by Start Ups on COVID-19
To fund nearly market-ready solutions in the area of diagnostics, testing, health care delivery solutions, equipment supplies
The Department of Science and Technology  is coordinating an effort to upscale appropriate technologies and manufacturing available in India for addressing a plethora of issues related to COVID-19, as well as scout for new and developing solutions more relevant to the country to help prepare the country for exigencies arising out of COVID-19 pandemic.
DST has set up a COVID 19 Task force for mapping of technologies from R&D labs, academic institutions, startups, and MSMEs to fund nearly market-ready solutions in the area of diagnostics, testing, health care delivery solutions, equipment supplies. Some of these solutions include masks and other protective gear, sanitizers, affordable kits for screening, ventilators and oxygenators, data analytics for tracking, monitoring, and controlling the spread of outbreak through AI and IOT based solutions, to name a few.
The capacity mapping group consists of representatives from DST, Department of Biotechnology , Indian Council for Medical Research , Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology , Council for Scientific and Industrial Research , Atal Innovation Mission , Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises , Startup India and All India Council for Technical Education . The Task Force is to identify the most promising startups that are close to scale up, who may need financial or other help or connects or projected demand to rapidly scale up.
Nodal officers of concerned Ministries and Departments have been requested to personally expedite the process of obtaining information on startups and other entities supported by them that have technology solutions for any important aspect of COVID-19.
As part of the mechanisms being used for rapid development, manufacturing, and deployment of relevant technology options, DST has already invited two separate sets of proposals, one each under Science & Engineering Research Board  and Technology Development Board , to support scientific solutions and commercial manufacturing of both new and existing solutions.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh to attend ASEAN Defence Ministers Plus meeting & India-ASEAN Defence Ministers meeting during his visit to Cambodia on November 22-23
At the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Cambodia Samdech Pichey Sena TEA Banh, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will pay an official visit to Cambodia from November 22-23, 2022. Cambodia, as the chair of ASEAN Defence Ministers Plus  meeting is hosting the 9th annual meeting at Siem Reap, Cambodia and the Raksha Mantri will address the forum on November 23, 2022. He will also call on the Prime Minister of Cambodia.
To commemorate 30 years of India-ASEAN relations, India and Cambodia will co-chair the maiden India-ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting on November 22, 2022, presided over by Shri Rajnath Singh. Various initiatives to boost India-ASEAN partnership are planned to be announced during the meeting.
India became the dialogue partner of ASEAN in 1992 and the inaugural ADMM-Plus was convened in Hanoi, Vietnam on October 12, 2010. Since 2017, ADMM-Plus Ministers have been meeting annually to further the dialogue and cooperation amongst ASEAN and the Plus countries. India and ASEAN have elevated their relationship to ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ in November 2022.
Apart from the ADMM-Plus meeting and India-ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting, the Raksha Mantri will hold bilateral discussions with Defence Ministers of the participating countries. During the talks, Shri Rajnath Singh will discuss defence cooperation matters and ways to further strengthen the mutually beneficial engagements.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM, Korean President, inaugurate mobile manufacturing facility in Noida
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, and the President of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Moon Jae-in, today jointly inaugurated a large mobile manufacturing facility of Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd, at Noida.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister described the occasion as a special one, in the journey to make India a global manufacturing hub. He said the investment of about Rs. 5000 crore, would not only strengthen Samsung’s business links with India, but is also significant in the context of the relationship between India and Korea.
The Prime Minister noted that digital technology is playing a key role in making the lives of the common man simpler, including through faster and more transparent service delivery. He spoke of the expansion of smartphones, broadband and data connectivity, which he described as signs of a digital revolution in India. In this context, he also spoke of the Government e-Marketplace , growth of digital transactions, BHIM App, and RuPay cards.
He said the ‘Make in India’ initiative is not just an economic policy measure, but also a resolve of better ties with friendly nations such as South Korea. He said that there is an open invitation for businesses across the world, who want to take advantage of the transparent business culture of New India. He said India’s growing economy, and rising neo middle class, create immense investment possibilities.
The Prime Minister noted that India now ranks second, globally, in the manufacture of mobile phones, with the number of mobile phone manufacturing factories rising from just 2, to 120, in about four years’ time. He said this has created lakhs of employment opportunities.
The Prime Minister asserted that through this new mobile manufacturing facility, the combination of Korean technology, and Indian manufacturing and software support would provide excellent products for the world. He described this as the strength, and the shared vision of both countries.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President wishes the nation on the eve of Buddha Purnima
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has wished people on the eve of the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima. Following is the full text of the message-
“Greetings to countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima celebrated to mark the Jayanti of Lord Buddha.
Lord Buddha inspired humanity to follow the path of truth, righteousness and honesty. His teachings have shown the path of liberating people through spiritual awakening. His message of peace, truth and compassion enlightened the world and is relevant for all times.
In these testing times of COVID-19 pandemic, we all need to follow the principles of universal love, tolerance and compassion and extend a helping hand to the needy and poor. We must also show our gratitude to the frontline warriors, who are risking their lives to save others in this battle against Coronavirus.”
Ministry of Coal
391 Coal Mines Operational in Northeast Region
The estimated coal resources in the North Eastern States of the country as per Coal Inventory of India published by GSI as on 01.04.2021 is 1739.37 million tonne and the state wise distribution are given below:-
STATE-WISE BREAK-UP OF INDIAN COAL RESOURCE
 
|
|
State
|
|
Measured
|
|
Indicated
|
|
Inferred
|
|
Total
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|
MEGHALAYA
|
|
89.04
|
|
16.51
|
|
470.93
|
|
576.48
|
|
ASSAM
|
|
464.78
|
|
57.21
|
|
3.02
|
|
525.01
|
|
NAGALAND
|
|
8.76
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|
21.83
|
|
415.83
|
|
446.42
|
|
SIKKIM
|
|
0.00
|
|
58.25
|
|
42.98
|
|
101.23
|
|
ARUNACHAL PRADESH
|
|
31.23
|
|
40.11
|
|
18.89
|
|
90.23
|
|
Total
|
|
593.81
|
|
193.91
|
|
951.65
|
|
1739.37
Total 391 coal mines  are being operated under Government agencies . In North Eastern Region, the coal mines being operated under Government agencies are coal mines of North Eastern Coalfields, Coal India Limited, Margherita. At present only Tirap Colliery and Tikak Colliery are being operated and mining is being carried out only in Tikak Colliery.
Recently direction have been issued regarding successful bidder of 02 coal blocks located in Assam viz Garampani and Koilajan cola blocks
There is no loss due to illegal coal mining in 2021-22 from the working areas of North Eastern Coalfields . The responsibility to prevent illegal mining lies with the State Government agencies. In addition, NEC is also taking steps to prevent illegal mining is its working area as follows:-
- Joint operations with the state police against illegal coal mining.
- Patrolling of vulnerable areas by AISF.
- Deployment of DGR sponsored security personnel at strategic points.
- Installation of CCTV cameras at strategic points including coal dump area.
- Strict control at Colliery gates.
- Person involved in pilfering coal are apprehended and handed over to local Police.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment  & India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor 
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the President of USA, H.E. Mr. Joe Biden co-chaired a special event on Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment  and India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor , on 9 September 2023 on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi.
The event aimed at unlocking greater investment for infrastructure development and strengthening connectivity in its various dimensions between India, Middle East and Europe.
Leaders of the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Mauritius, UAE and Saudi Arabia, as also the World Bank, participated in the event.
PGII is a developmental initiative aimed at narrowing the infrastructure gap in developing countries as well as help towards accelerating progress on SDGs globally.
The IMEC comprises of an Eastern Corridor connecting India to the Gulf region and a Northern Corridor connecting the Gulf region to Europe. It will include a railway and ship-rail transit network and road transport routes.
In his remarks, Prime Minister highlighted the importance of physical, digital and financial connectivity. He said that IMEC would help promote economic integration between India and Europe.
An MOU on IMEC was signed by India, USA, Saudi Arabia, UAE, European Union, Italy, France and Germany.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Government has approved a Centrally Sponsored Scheme ‘Vibrant Villages Programme’ for the comprehensive development of the villages in 46 border blocks of 19 districts in four States and one UT
The Government has approved a Centrally Sponsored Scheme ‘Vibrant Villages Programme’ for the comprehensive development of the villages in 46 border blocks of 19 districts in 4 States and 01 UT viz. Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand and Ladakh abutting the northern border. A fund of ₹4800 crores has been allocated for the programme for the Financial Year 2022-23 to 2025-26.
Initially, 662 border villages have been identified for comprehensive development on priority under the programme. State wise number of villages are as follows: Arunachal Pradesh- 455, Himachal Pradesh- 75, Ladakh- 35, Sikkim- 46 and Uttarakhand-51.
Under this programme following focus areas have been identified for intervention:  Economic growth- livelihood generation  Road Connectivity  Housing & village infrastructure  Energy including renewable energy through Solar and Wind power  Television & Telecom Connectivity including setting up of IT enabled Common Service Centre in the Village  Regeneration of eco-system  Promotion of tourism & culture  Financial Inclusion  Skill development & entrepreneurship  Development of cooperative societies for managing livelihood opportunities including agriculture/horticulture, cultivation of medicinal plants/herbs etc.
Vibrant Villages Programme aims for convergence of existing schemes of Central and State Government through formulation of District Convergence Plan. It focuses on projects in the identified areas of intervention for inclusion in the vibrant villages action plan for select villages.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nisith Pramanik in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Textiles
Shri Piyush Goyal discusses roadmap to achieve the target of $250 billion textiles production and exports of $100 billion by 2030
Need for collective commitment to position India in the global market: Shri Goyal at the Chintan Shivir of Ministry of Textiles
Union Minister for Textiles, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal discussed the roadmap to achieve the target of $250 billion textiles production and $100 billion exports by 2030.
While interacting with the officers and staff during the Chintan Shivir organized by the Ministry of Textiles, Shri Goyal emphasized on holistic approach towards making the Textiles sector more vibrant so as to prepare to take on global competition. He asked the officers to come up with innovative ideas and underscored the importance of streamlining the institutional structure for better service delivery.
The Ministry of Textiles organized Chintan Shivir on 18th of July to brainstorm on various issues relating to the sector.
The session was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Textiles, Smt. Darshana Jardosh, who highlighted the importance of the textiles sector in the economic growth of the country and the need to collectively focus on promoting growth across all segments in the value chain.
She mentioned that the Chintan Shivir was a platform for collectively deliberating and finding solutions on important issues pertaining to the sector. It would also help in promoting better understanding and coordination among all offices within the fold of Ministry of Textiles.
Officers from the Ministry of Textiles as well as field offices from across the country attended the day long Chintan Shivir.
Group Brainstorming sessions were held on five themes namely - Promoting Exports; Investment- Building Size and Scale; Sustainability; Shift from Natural to Man Made Fibre and Improving Service Delivery. Detailed presentations were made by the respective groups giving specific recommendations and solutions to the problems posed. Team Building session organized by the representatives from Capacity Building Commission also provided an opportunity in enhancing communication and interaction among the participants.
Shri Gaur Gopal Das, lifestyle coach and motivational speaker and Shri Vivek Sahni, CEO and Co-Founder, Kama Ayurveda addressed the participants and shared their perspective and experience.